Trail Mix

Trail mix is a quick and easy snack that’s known to give hikers energy on a trek. It’s salty and sweet with protein- and fiber-packed dry foods, plus a little chocolate, of course! A bag of trail mix is a great companion for any outdoor activity, like mountain biking, kayaking, camping and more. It’s perfect for sharing so it makes a great party mix, too. Like many now-iconic recipes that started in a cookbook, the first trail mix recipe appeared in a camping guide more than 100 years ago. Going even further back, some historians credit the smart combination of nuts and dried fruit to Native Americans.There is no better sweet and salty combination than trail mix, and we're here to help you make your own. Check out these tips and tricks on how to make the best trail mix just for you.

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Step 1

Making your own trail mix recipe lets you control the ratio of each ingredient. We didn’t include any measurements, so it’s up to you to add as much or as little of each mix-in as you’d like.

Step 2

Instead of regular peanuts, we suggest swapping with chopped pieces of a PAYDAY Peanut and Caramel Bar. Then, round out your mix with a flavor zing from DOT’S Pretzels.

Step 3

Bring a pop of creamy peanut butter flavor to every scoop of trail mix. From salty peanuts to milk chocolate and peanut butter Reese's Mini Cups, it’s a perfectly satisfying sweet and salty snack.